Lesson 2.3

2.3 Software considerations Quiz: OCR IT, Unit 1

20 questions

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Lesson 2.3, Software considerations: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR IT (J836), Unit 1: IT in the digital world, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which operating system is named in the specification as one that an HCI may run on?

    • Microsoft Word
    • Adobe Reader
    • Pinterest
    • Android

  2. Which digital platform is named in the specification as a platform an HCI may be used on?

    • Printer driver
    • Desktop wallpaper
    • Keyboard layout
    • Mobile app

  3. Which operating system is named in the specification alongside Chrome, Ubuntu, Linux and Unix?

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Apple macOS
    • Zoom

  4. Which software element significantly impacts the overall design of an HCI?

    • Network cable
    • Antivirus scan
    • Operating system
    • Printer driver

  5. Why must an HCI be adjusted when moving from a phone to a desktop?

    • Shared audio codecs
    • Different screen layouts
    • Constant battery life
    • Identical pixel count

  6. Why must a cross-platform mobile app consider different operating systems?

    • Unique interface conventions
    • Identical default fonts
    • Equal file sizes
    • Standardised power usage

  7. Which digital platform is primarily designed to store tables that many users can query?

    • Database
    • Media player
    • Word processor
    • Spreadsheet

  8. What is a key benefit of using a spreadsheet platform for an HCI?

    • 3D model rendering
    • Real-time video streaming
    • Tabular data handling
    • Vector graphic editing

  9. What is a primary limitation of using a website as an HCI while offline?

    • Locks the keyboard
    • Stops audio playback
    • Cannot load content
    • Deletes local files

  10. Why should a designer identify the digital platform before building an HCI?

    • Different interface needs
    • Unified source code
    • Universal screen size
    • Identical button shapes

  11. A business wants staff to update stock levels from a tablet in a warehouse. Which digital platform suits this need best?

    • Printed catalogue
    • Desktop wallpaper
    • Mobile app
    • Command-line interpreter

  12. What environment must be considered when designing an HCI for Linux systems?

    • Console power state
    • Touch gesture menu
    • Command and window
    • Default audio driver

  13. What does a shifted button layout when moving a form to macOS demonstrate?

    • Memory leak
    • Network latency
    • Operating system impact
    • Hardware failure

  14. How do operating system design conventions generally affect user expectations?

    • Screens load instantly
    • Controls behave consistently
    • Keyboards type faster
    • Batteries last longer

  15. Which software constraint is most critical when designing for a smartwatch?

    • Limited screen space
    • Unlimited processing power
    • Multiple keyboard trays
    • Large display monitors

  16. Which HCI feature is correctly paired with a website platform?

    • Cell formula bar
    • Command line prompt
    • AR camera viewport
    • Navigation menu

  17. What should a website designer check regarding browser compatibility?

    • Power consumption rate
    • Internet speed alone
    • Screen resolution only
    • Browser and OS

  18. Which interface type best suits tabular data entry?

    • Voice command
    • Audio player
    • Gesture control
    • Spreadsheet

  19. Why do database interfaces require strong input validation?

    • Increase load speed
    • Improve screen brightness
    • Reduce file size
    • Prevent record corruption

  20. What two factors heavily shape the design of an interface?

    • Platform and OS
    • Sound and volume
    • Colour and font
    • Weight and size

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